A Douglas County Public Health Official declared a local health emergency, this week, for hazardous waste left on properties from the Archie Creek Fire.
Dr. Robert Dannenhoffer issued the order on Oct. 5. In the declaration he stated conditions due to hazardous waste and materials "may be exacerbated by the ongoing fires and upcoming rainy season and will continue until the conclusion of this local health emergency."
He called for the removal of toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive waste, including anything posing an imminent threat.
On Wednesday, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners launched a temporary webpage for the free Wildfire Household Hazardous Waste Removal program.
Residents have until Oct. 15 to fill out a form allowing state contractors onto their property.
Forms can be found on the county website and can also be picked up and dropped off at the Douglas County Public Works Department, located at the Douglas County Courthouse, and the Glide Wildfire Donation Center located at the Old Glide Middle School.
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